I thought T.J. Helmerich did all stuff since Tony left the band... ....

But that's cool news actually... Allan Holdsworth is cool...

Shred On

TJ wasn't doing anything more than feeling in for a few shows. The two never planned on him in staying for an album.

I have been aware of this for awhile now. This album is going to be so freaking awesome. Tony is a great musician, but there is something about him that just doesn't do it for me. Allan on the other hand is one of my favorite guitarist. I can't wait for this album to come out.

I'd have thought Holdsworth fans would be reasonably intelligent people, but I had a read through that forum, and any threads mentioning Yngwie Malmsteen have possibly the most childish, ridiculous comments I've seen on any message board.

Planet x is one of my favorite bands and Tony's like my favorite guitar player ever (it's a constant battle in my head between him and Marty Friedman) so it sucks that he's no longer in the band. With Allan it'll be a great record but I think it'll lack the heavier edge that made PX so special.